McCARTHY, John Robert “Jack”
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Passed away peacefully at Mercy Place Colac, whilst surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly devoted husband of Rosie (dec). Loving Father to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny and Meagan. Loved Father in-law of Susan, Susan, Ian Simpkin, Carolyn, Luke Buchanan, Stacey and Dave McCrimmon. Adored Grandfather to 28 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Notice
Service: Friday October 13, 2023Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Robert “Jack” McCarthy will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac, on Friday, October 13, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those that are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
39 tributes Leave your tribute
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Are sincere condolences to Robbie, Greg, maryann, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, and Megan.
And your families
Rest peacefully now with Rosie Jack.
Your work on earth is done
Colleen O’Shannassy and family -
Deepest Sympathy to al of Jacks family
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To Meagan & your family – caring thoughts to you all on the sad loss of a dear Dad ,& grandfather . You’ve had a rough time over the past months . May he rest in gentle peace ,safe in the adequate arms of God!. Margaret Castle
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so very very sad to hear of your passing Jack….RIP, finally back with Rosie…love to family and friends…x
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Deepest sympathy to Michelle,Luke and boys and The McCarthy family, thinking of you all at this difficult time from The Murnane family
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Deepest Sympathy to all Jack’s family .Rip Jack you were such a beautiful man. Judy swayn
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Thinking of you all at this really sad time. Very happy memories of Jack and Dad with their banter. Hopefully knowing he’s at peace with Rosie gives some confort.
Nicole Martin and family xx
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Our condolences to you, Robbie, Maryann, Greg, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, and Megan and your families
Thank you for the good times we had when you visited us in Queensland
Rest in peace, Jack
Barry and Bernadette Gleeson
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Farewell Jack, your golden heart has stopped beating & you’re now reunited with your beloved Rosie.
Sending our sincere condolences to Damian & Carolyn, Brooke, Maddie & Ben. Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny and Meagan & all their families. -
Rest peacefully Jack. Deepest sympathy to all Jack’s family. Fond memories of St Brendan’s sports days in particular, where Jack would be encouraging everyone to do their best and cheering on from the sidelines.
Kathie Clissold 💕 -
Deepest Sympathy to all Jack’s family. He was a great neighbour to the Langdon family at Bullock Swamp
In recent times Jack and Rosie were our very good Lorne camping neighbours. RIP Jack
Mick and Judy Melville -
Reunited with Rosie, a great man that had a personality that brought any room to life. Many stories shared and found memories I will cherish at this sad time. Condolences to all the McCarthy families.
Ray Barrow
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Being part of the McCarthy family as a father and mother in law to Michelle has been a privilege . Jacks love of his family is special and he instilled a pride in being a McCarthy in all his clan
Our love to all his family
Charlie and Bev Buchanan -
Our thoughts and condolescences to the entire McCarthy family on the passing of your Dad, Grandfather and Great grandfather. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by you all. Treasure the memories they last forever.
Mike and Heather Green -
Deepest sympathy to all the McCarthy family on the sad loss of Jack our thoughts are with you all from Eric and Eva Hay
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. A wonderful man and Rosie was my first cousin. I am sure he has had a wonderful life but the loss is hard to take. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Deepest sympathy to Robbie Greg Marrianne Damian Justin Michelle Andrew Danny Megan and the Mc Carthy families .What great memories same grade at school shooting rabbits and ducks early days played football and bowls together travelled and socialized what great nights New Year and Paddies evenings with Rose Malone Farrells plus our local group. Jack Rest In Peace now with your beloved Rosie. Mick and Eileen Mc Guane
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Condolences to all the McCarty family at the passing of Jack now reunited with Rosie our thoughts are with you,you will have beautiful memories to cherish of your wonderful parents.Pat Sheedy, Karl, Tyson, Damon, Nicholas and partners.
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Thinking of you all on the passing of your dad
Deb, James & Ben Linton -
Sincere sympathies to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and your families. Our thoughts are with you and may all your many memories bring you comfort. Len, Amy and family
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Our deepest sympathy to Damian, Carolyn, Brooke, Maddy and Ben. Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and families. Jack always had a funny story to tell. Reunited with Rosie.
Love Julie, Chris,Georgia,Daniel and Emily -
Deepest Sympathy to Greg, Andrew and all the McCarthy family on the passing of jack. Always remembered with a broad grin, a hearty belly laugh and the deliverer of many a cracking joke and ripper story. A staunch and proud family man. RIP Jack reunited with Rosie.
Love to all the family.
Rod Cartwright -
Condolences to all of Jack’s family. Jack and Rosie were great and generous friends of the Crowes. We all enjoyed their company.
I have great memories of spending school holidays over 50 years ago helping on the farm and going to Lorne for a swim on Sundays.
RIP Jack
Martin and Deirdre Crowe -
Condolences to all of Jack’s family, special memories of a beautiful man to cherish.
Jack was full of life and laughter , friendly greeting and always offered a welcoming smile to his work mates.
Happy to have been a friendThoughts are with you all Nicola
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Condolences to all the McCarthy families on the passing of Jack. The head of your clan and a gentleman who loved family. Sending loving prayers to you all. Darryn and Leanne Monaghan 🍃🍃
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Dear McCarthy family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the recent death of your loved father and grandfather Jack.He will be sadly missed by you all but he is reunited now with Rosie in heaven.Love to you all from Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family 🙏💐💕🥰
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Dear Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and Families.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Great memories from our St Brendan’s days with Jack coaching the football team.
Heather, Don, Peter, Gavan, Leigh, Jill Steve and families -
Deepest sympathy to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and families. Great memories of Jack, card nights at the Ti-Tree, trivia night and New Year and St Pats night at Bullock Swamp. Jack rest peacefully with your beautiful Rosie. Love Maureen Finn & family xx
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Holly and I will always treasure the good times and funny memories we shared with Jack and the family during our Easter holidays in Adelaide. His cheeky smile and clever wit will be very missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire McCarthy Family from Olivia, Holly, Chris and Debbie Boylan xx.
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Thinking of you Greg, Sue, Sheree, Dylan , Liam & family in your loss. May your many happy memories help you in the days/months ahead. Sending you love 💙 & hugs 🤗
Barb Tucker -
Our deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family. Jack leaves us with many great memories.
Our thoughts are with you all,
Fred, Fay and the Lynch family -
Dear Robbie Greg Marianne Damian Justin Michelle Andrew Danny Meagan and families our thoughts are with you all at the sad loss of Jack we all have lots of lovely memories of all the wonderful times we had at Bullock Swamp Jack was a loving brother-in-law to Jack and Mardie ( both dec) and uncle to Curley and Nola Desy and Sharon Deirdre and their families resting peacefully with Rosie ♥️♥️💕💕
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Our deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family on their sad loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Margaret Everett and family. -
Jack was a man of deep loyalty and integrity. But most importantly, he was someone who laughed readily and enjoyed a laugh. He is reunited with Rosie and they were a match made in heaven!
Our deepest sympathy to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and all the extended family.
Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Liana, Michael and family xxx -
Deepest sympathy to Greg, Sue, and family, and also to all the extended McCarthy family, on the sad loss of your Dad and Grandfather.
I bet you all have lots of fun memories of times spent together, growing up in a large family. Growing up in a large family myself, when my Dad & Mum passed, we had lots of laughs and tears, around the table, as we reminisced about the fun times growing up together in a very busy home!
Deirdre, Stephen Tillack & family -
Deepest sympathy to the McCarthy clan. Jack always had a smile on his face & a laugh. Back with Rosie
Courtney McLennan & family -
Our heartfelt thoughts are with all Jacks Family for the loss of a great man. We will miss his infectious smile, laugh & those after midnight Irish songs down at Lorne! Pleased he & Rosie are together again. RIP Love to you all, the Purser Family
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All my love and prayers to you all.
Caroline Wilson (Morrissy) xxxx -
To The McCarthy family on passing of Jack a true gentleman. Have good memories of working for him years ago. Sorry I couldn’t be at the funeral but was thinking of you , Deepest sympathy Phil and Judy Forssman
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